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GetYourGuide travelerGetYourGuide
4.0
Jul 14, 2025

Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

Meaghan_VVIATOR
4.0
Jul 14, 2025

Nice to be out on the water

The boat was a comfortable size for the amount of travelers- plenty of room for everyone to either have a seat, stand at the rails, be inside or outside. We chose to stay outside the entire time, even though it was a bit windy and chilly. The Staff was very friendly, especially the concessions crew! As far as seeing whales, it wasn’t a great day. We DID see some whales, but it was really just their backs- no real breaching or excitement. The tour operator cannot control this, obviously, so it is what it is. The crew did take us out to see some sea lions sunning, and we got to see a sea lion jump up from the water to the fixture they were laying on, so that was fun;)

Product: Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle

Michelle_MVIATOR
5.0
Jul 14, 2025

Wildlife galore!

Beautiful day for this bucket list experience. We saw 2 humpback whales, sea lions, harbor seals, and a couple of porpoises. I’m so glad we did it!

Product: Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle

Michelle_MVIATOR
5.0
Jul 14, 2025

Wildlife galore!

Beautiful day for this bucket list experience. We saw 2 humpback whales, sea lions, harbor seals, and a couple of porpoises. I’m so glad we did it!

Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

Meaghan_VVIATOR
4.0
Jul 14, 2025

Nice to be out on the water

The boat was a comfortable size for the amount of travelers- plenty of room for everyone to either have a seat, stand at the rails, be inside or outside. We chose to stay outside the entire time, even though it was a bit windy and chilly. The Staff was very friendly, especially the concessions crew! As far as seeing whales, it wasn’t a great day. We DID see some whales, but it was really just their backs- no real breaching or excitement. The tour operator cannot control this, obviously, so it is what it is. The crew did take us out to see some sea lions sunning, and we got to see a sea lion jump up from the water to the fixture they were laying on, so that was fun;)

Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

GetYourGuide travelerGetYourGuide
3.0
Jul 13, 2025

We were hopefully to see some whales but no whales… it they did give a free voucher to come back but we were leaving Settle

Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

Ed KeatingGoogle
4.0
Jul 13, 2025

We had a fun wildlife adventure with San Juan Clipper. The boat was clean and comfortable. The assigned seating was appreciated. The staff was friendly and the naturalist for our trip was full of information about the local wildlife. The only negative I can share wasn’t even something they could control. The whales weren’t cooperating that day, lol. We only got to see one, Orion, but he did give us some good photo ops once he showed up.

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BridgetGetYourGuide
4.0
Jul 13, 2025

The ticket office was easy to find. On your ticket you’re given an assigned seat and it is enforced, so if you paid for premium you will get 1 of 3 seats next to a window, but maybe not directly. I didn’t think paying extra for premium was worth it- you can’t see very well out the windows. The tour ended up being a full day, we got back around 4:45. I appreciate that for the price you pay they absolutely make sure you will see whales! So we went out almost to Canada to catch the orcas, and we saw 2 pods. Because of how far we had to travel we only saw them for about 15 minutes. The naturalist on board is very informative and detailed in her knowledge. You’re allowed to step outside to view the whales, so you don’t have to squint through the windows. There’s motion sickness medicine available on board. There’s also drinks and food available for purchase on board. The boat seats were comfortable for the long trip. And I’m happy we got to see whales as promised.

Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

NicoleGetYourGuide
5.0
Jul 13, 2025

Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

Bonnie_BVIATOR
5.0
Jul 13, 2025

Nice trip, friendly...

Nice trip, friendly staff. Clean boat, nice food selection, relaxing way to travel when life is so hectic

Product: One-Way High-Speed Passenger Ferry: Victoria, BC to Seattle, WA

Bonnie_BVIATOR
5.0
Jul 13, 2025

Nice trip, friendly...

Nice trip, friendly staff. Clean boat, nice food selection, relaxing way to travel when life is so hectic

Product: From Victoria: One-Way High-Speed Ferry to Seattle, WA

GetYourGuide travelerGetYourGuide
4.0
Jul 12, 2025

It was a lovely day on the water The staff was excellent Whale activity was light

Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

GetYourGuide travelerGetYourGuide
5.0
Jul 11, 2025

Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

Diane PExpedia
5.0
Jul 11, 2025

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Victoria BC & Seattle WA

laurabR4925IUTRIPADVISOR
4.0
Jul 11, 2025

Great

Saw a pod of orcas, a humpback and many sea lions. The crew was wonderful and great with our kids; they especially thought the portion of whale baleen was cool to see.

Product: Only Wildlife and Whale Watching Tour Leaving from Seattle

laurabR4925IUTRIPADVISOR
4.0
Jul 11, 2025

Great

Saw a pod of orcas, a humpback and many sea lions. The crew was wonderful and great with our kids; they especially thought the portion of whale baleen was cool to see.

Product: Seattle: Half-Day Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

marcyGetYourGuide
5.0
Jul 10, 2025

We had a good guide and the weather was great

Product: Seattle: Wildlife and Whale Watching Cruise

Haruki HirasawaGoogle
4.0
Jul 10, 2025

Nice ferry and good views. A bit expensive.

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Douglas LounsburyGoogle
1.0
Jul 10, 2025

We booked the tickets for us and our 2 kids. There was no option to select seats. We learned when we arrived they had slit our party of 4 into two groups on opposite sides of the boat. The onboard staff was not all helpful in getting us seated with our 2 kids. Hi highly recommend you do NOT do business with this place. I am certainly spreading that word among my many traveling friends!

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Sue MGoogle
5.0
Jul 10, 2025

The Clipper is the best way to travel to Victoria from Seattle!

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